The attitude of the Istanbul Municipality leaves much to be desired when it comes to presenting its services.

The placards they have placed in some parks indicate that the park is a favor by the municipality when in fact it is the “duty” of local administrations to make urban areas livable by building parks and recreational areas. When the residents of a city vote for a particular candidate, they expect basic services no matter what. Creation or rearrangement of urban space for common good is among them. Therefore, it is appalling that services we expect and naturally take for granted are presented as if they were a big favor or as something granted out of the administration’s good heart!